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The Cold Embrace by Mary Braddon

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After handsome young artist Josef's betrayal, his delicate fiancée's retribution is eerily apt. Stars Stephanie Turner.

When handsome young artist Josef betrays his delicate fiancée, her retribution is eerily appropriate...

Mary Braddon's eerie tale stars Jonathan Firth and Stephanie Turner.

The first of four ghostly stories written by women.

Dramatised by Christopher Hawes.

Mary Braddon: Stephanie Turner.
Josef: Jonathan Firth.
Gertrude: Alison Pettitt.
Postmaster: Ioan Meredith.
Father: John Hartley.
Woman: Carolyn Jones.
Passenger: Hugh Dickson.
Parisienne: Tracy-Ann Oberman.
Fisherman: Chris Pavlo.

Producer: Marion Nancarrow.

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in April 1997.

30 minutes

Last on

Mon 21 Nov 2022 00:00
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